Your chef
Menu planning, shopping and cooking aboard, with your preferences in mind.
SAILING MAN / PREMIUM ESCAPE · CHEF ON BOARD
SEYCHELLESCHILL WEEK
13–20 March 2027 / EDEN ISLAND
Your island home. The sea, a chef and time together.
04°S / 055°E · INDIAN OCEAN
01 / SLOW IS A SKILL
A different sea view. Every morning.
Wake up in your cabin, step barefoot into the cockpit and sit down to a breakfast that is ready. Ahead lies another island, a swim and a day with time to spend together.
The skipper sails the catamaran and the chef looks after meals. Join solo, as a couple or with children. We will meet before the trip and discuss the accommodation and pace that suit your group.
Island time
Swimming, walks and time on a favourite beach.
Time together
For couples, friends and families. Meet the group before the trip.
8days on the water
7nights aboard
4double cabins
A small group / a wide Indian Ocean
02 / AN ISLAND AT A TIME
Eight days. Your own rhythm.
Mahé / Eden Island → Praslin → Curieuse → La Digue → Félicité / Îles Cocos → Mahé / Sainte Anne
Many of the islands we love on Sailing Man, with more free time: Curieuse’s giant tortoises, La Digue’s granite beaches, clear water and optional gentle walks. Seychelles is an African island country in the Indian Ocean.
The week includes two longer sea passages between Mahé and Praslin. We plan to return to Mahé early, with a weather buffer, to keep the final day relaxed.
This plan moves with the weather. Your skipper chooses passages, anchorages and landings for the conditions, while we keep the relaxed rhythm and island time. The map is illustrative, not for navigation.
Time for the islands, for yourself and for one another.
13 — 20.03.2027
0113.03Eden Island / Mahé
Settle into your island home
Meet the skipper and chef, settle into your cabin and learn the basics aboard. A first shared dinner and a quiet marina night.
0214.03Mahé → Praslin
Open water and a new island
The first of two longer passages. Breakfast with the chef, sails and a wide horizon. Arrive at Praslin for a swim and time to settle into the island rhythm.
0315.03Curieuse → Côte d’Or
Tortoises and small discoveries
Visit Curieuse under park rules for giant tortoises and a mangrove walk. Return to Praslin with time for the beach, games and a long dinner.
0416.03La Digue
Granite, bicycles and sand
La Digue at your pace: optional cycling, granite-boulder beaches and fresh coconuts. Gentle walks with children, and time for grown-ups to rest too.
0517.03Félicité / Îles Cocos → Praslin
See another world through a mask
Choose a suitable snorkelling spot for clear water and marine life. If the sea calls for another plan, use a sheltered bay or a shore walk. Back to Praslin by evening.
0618.03Praslin → Mahé
Return with time in hand
The second longer passage to Mahé. Returning early leaves 19 March as both a weather buffer and an easy island day.
0719.03Mahé / Sainte Anne
A final unhurried day
Conditions permitting, a short outing to Sainte Anne, swimming or a walk on Mahé. No big checklist. Back to Eden Island Marina in the evening.
0820.03Mahé / SEZ
Take this slower rhythm home
Leave cabins by 09:00. We help with the airport journey or ideas for a few more days on the islands.
03 / A SEAT AT THE TABLE
The chef cooks. You watch the sea.
Long cockpit breakfasts, fruit after a swim, fresh fish and dinner at anchor. The chef plans the menu, helps with shopping and cooks aboard. We will also visit island restaurants when the group feels like it.
The chef's work is included. Groceries and drinks come from the shared budget. Tell us about dietary preferences, children's meals and allergies before the trip.
Chef's work is included. Groceries use the shared budget.
04 / YOUR HOME AT SEA
A home that travels with you.
Lagoon 42 · Golden Bride · 2024
We choose a recent, well-kept air-conditioned catamaran with comfortable double cabins. A spacious cockpit, bright saloon and a private bathroom for each cabin make it easy to be together and still have your own space.
The 2024 Lagoon 42 Golden Bride illustrates the model and standard of space. We confirm the specific boat and equipment before booking.
4double cabins4private showers & toiletsAir conditioningGeneratorWatermaker
Air conditioning and the watermaker depend on onboard power and the boat’s operating routine. Your skipper will coordinate a comfortable schedule.
FOUR CABINS / YOUR OWN SPACE
The layout: your own space in a shared home
The photographs show Lagoon 42 Golden Bride as an example of layout and comfort. We agree the actual catamaran and equipment before booking.
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THE HOURS WE KEEP
Every evening has its own rhythm.
Sunset in the cockpit, conversations over dinner, soft music and water all around. These are evenings to remember.
05 / YOUR WEEK AT SEA
Options & prices
Choose a place in a shared cabin or a whole cabin for two.
LAGOON 42 / CHEF ON BOARD
Catamaran with a chef
A place in a double cabin with air conditioning and a private shower and toilet. Sailing Man skipper, chef’s work and a spacious catamaran.
2 500 €per personTalk to AntonA CABIN OF YOUR OWN
Your cabin for two
For a couple or two friends: an entire double cabin. Family arrangements and children’s prices are discussed individually, depending on age and group size.
5 000 €for a cabin for twoTalk to AntonAsk Anton about available cabins and the crew. Before travel, we will introduce the chef and discuss your menu preferences.
Included in your week
A shared double-cabin place or a whole cabin at your chosen rate, air conditioning, a Sailing Man skipper, the chef’s work, catamaran charter, linen and towels, final cleaning, dinghy with an outboard and route organisation.
Flights, transfers, hotels before or after the week, personal medical insurance, shopping and alcohol are separate. We confirm the full package and final price before payment.
Booking, payment & cancellation+
Before payment we confirm the boat, cabin, services and final price in writing. Payment options and deadlines are in our travel rules. For bookings close to departure, we agree the schedule personally.
Travel terms ↗06 / AN EASY ARRIVAL
Arrive. Exhale. Meet us on Mahé.
Fly to Seychelles International Airport, SEZ, on Mahé. Eden Island Marina is about ten minutes away by car. Arrive on 12 March for a hotel night and an unhurried start, or on the morning of 13 March. Check-in follows the boat’s preparation.
We help organise a taxi or shared transfer. The price depends on the vehicle and passengers; as a guide, a car for five from the airport to the marina is around SCR500.
After the week
We plan to return to Mahé on 18 March, leaving the 19th for time near the base and a weather buffer. Home marina on the evening of 19 March; check-out by 09:00 on 20 March. Choose return flights from 12:00, allowing for your airline’s check-in requirements. Stay a day or two longer on Mahé if you can.
Documents & entry
Russian citizens do not need a tourist visa. All visitors need Travel Authorisation before departure, with a passport, return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation. We help with the charter confirmation. Recheck the rules for your nationality and flight itinerary before booking.
Money & connection
Bring an international bank card and some cash in Seychelles rupees for small shops and island cafés. Currency exchange is available at the airport.
For mobile data we recommend the MobiMatter app. Choose a Seychelles eSIM and check your phone's compatibility before travel. Signal can drop at sea and in secluded bays.
Medical travel insurance covering sailing is required. Choose cover for your destination and activities and bring your policy confirmation.
Pack light. Bring your curiosity.+
Swimwear, light long sleeves, a hat, sunglasses and SPF. Shoes for deck and walks, personal medicines, a powerbank and waterproof phone protection. Remember earplugs and a sleep mask. Large suitcases are welcome on catamarans; see storage and Dyson advice below.
MAHÉ / EDEN ISLAND MARINA
Before and after the sea
Three places on Mahé near our starting point, Eden Island Marina. Arrive early, get some sleep and meet the crew without rushing.
Simpler stay / guesthouse
The Ridge Residence
A small guesthouse in La Louise, on a ridge above the east coast. Air-conditioned rooms and a plunge pool. A simpler option before or after the week; you will need a taxi to Eden Marina.
Convenient / at the marina
Eden Bleu Hotel
On Eden Island with direct access to the international marina. The easiest choice for logistics: restaurants, shops and boats nearby, convenient before boarding and after returning.
Premium / a spa escape
L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa
A boutique resort with a spa and its own marina in Roche Caiman, near Eden Island. A good option for adding a few more luxurious days to your sailing week. Reaching our marina requires a separate journey.
These are options for independent booking; hotel stays are not included. Compare rates for your dates: the final price, breakfast, early check-in and cancellation terms depend on the offer. We will confirm taxis and the meeting point before departure.
SAILING MAN / FEEL AT HOME
Bring the things you love
A few useful answers to make packing easy and help you feel at home aboard.
Can I bring a large suitcase?+
Yes, you can bring a large suitcase on a catamaran. We will find a place in a storage compartment or under a berth where the layout allows. You do not need to arrange to leave it at the marina in advance. For an unusually large case, send us its dimensions before travelling so we can agree storage aboard or, if needed, at the marina. Monohulls have less storage, so a soft bag is easier.
Can I bring my Dyson?+
Yes, Dyson and other hair dryers are usually welcome on a catamaran. Use them on shore power or with the generator running, provided the supply and socket can handle the load. Check with the skipper before plugging in: we will confirm your model and voltage, the boat's equipment and other appliances in use. A running generator does not make every socket suitable.
Dresses, hats and evenings ashore+
Bring your favourite dresses, outfits and hats for sunsets, dinners and island walks. You can pack heels for going out in town too. Aboard, go barefoot or wear clean, non-slip deck-friendly shoes; save heels for shore.
Earplugs and a sleep mask — for every trip+
Pack comfortable personal earplugs and a sleep mask. Marinas can be noisy, and voices and everyday sounds travel between cabins. These two small things can help you rest on both yachts and catamarans.
07 / GOOD TO KNOW
Before you say “I’m in”
Do I need sailing experience?+
No. The skipper sails the catamaran and introduces life aboard and simple safety rules. Helping with the sails is optional.
How does the week work with children?+
Children and teenagers are welcome. We discuss ages, accommodation, lifejackets and the right pace with parents before booking. Children travel with their own accompanying adults; we choose shared walks and sea discoveries for the whole crew.
Can I come without children or a travel companion?+
Of course. This is a relaxed week for people who enjoy the sea, comfort and a small group. Come solo or as a couple; we help with accommodation and tell you about the crew beforehand.
Is all food included?+
The chef’s work is included. Ingredients, drinks and shore spending come from the shared budget, around €500 per person for the week together with other common costs. We agree menus and budget details beforehand.
SAILING MAN / SEYCHELLES CHILL WEEK
Make room for a week of warm sea.
Message Anton to discuss accommodation, the group and your trip. Come solo, as a couple or as a family.
Talk to AntonAnother week at your own pace · THAILAND ↗Boat photographs: Aqua Charters / Boataround. Fruit: Nick Agus Arya and Heather Ford / Unsplash. Landscapes and people: our journeys.